Experience

Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF)

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Emeritus Board of Directors

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Founded in 1990 by Asian Pacific Islander community leaders in response to the need for alternative funding for Los Angeles-based nonprofits serving API communities. APCF has evolved by diversifying its fundraising efforts, which are supported by individuals, philanthropists, companies, foundations, etc. Its current signature programs include donor-advised funds, giving circles, grant making, scholarship funds and capacity-building initiatives. Founded in 1990 by Asian Pacific Islander community leaders in response to the need for alternative funding for Los Angeles-based nonprofits serving API communities. APCF has evolved by diversifying its fundraising efforts, which are supported by individuals, philanthropists, companies, foundations, etc. Its current signature programs include donor-advised funds, giving circles, grant making, scholarship funds and capacity-building initiatives.



Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Public Affairs & Programs (retired)

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2022

  The mission of the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall is to educate its members and the public on the most important international. national and regional issues through engaged nonpartisan conversation. The mission of the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall is to educate its members and the public on the most important international. national and regional issues through engaged nonpartisan conversation.



Public Affairs & Nonprofit Management Consultant

• Public Affairs & Nonprofit Management Consultant

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2010



Los Angeles Times

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2008 - Oct 2008

  Responsible for $3.3 million fundraising/grantmaking by L.A. Times Family Fund, Reading by 9 children's literacy initiative with 50+ business, civic, nonprofit, media & community partners; board & company memberships, student journalism program, employee volunteer program and public tours. Responsible for $3.3 million fundraising/grantmaking by L.A. Times Family Fund, Reading by 9 children's literacy initiative with 50+ business, civic, nonprofit, media & community partners; board & company memberships, student journalism program, employee volunteer program and public tours.



Los Angeles Times

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Public Affairs

  • 2007 - 2008

  Directed $1.4 million charitable contributions budget, including executive board & company memberships, premiere sponsorships, student journalism program and matching gifts program. Oversaw management of long-standing legacy community partnerships & small full-time staff.

• Director, Signature Community Programs & Events

  • 2004 - 2007

  Led centralization of two key fundraising initiatives -- L.A. Times Family Fund & Reading by 9 (RB9) children's literacy program -- into one downsized department. Directed staff in operating three annual Family Fund campaigns (achieved 92% of fundraising target in 2006). For RB9, cultivated and negotiated $272K in-kind agreement with new partner and renewed expiring agreement ($9 million value) for three-year term. Staff also managed and produced 10 special events to celebrate The Times' 125th anniversary. Show less

• Director, Public Affairs

  • 1998 - 2004

  Served as public affairs executive on regional business team responsible for advertising, circulation and community relations deliverables (1999-2001). Directed fundraising/grantmaking for Summer Camp Fund, charitable contributions, company and board memberships, public tours and speakers bureau (1998-2004). Developed and implemented two signature programs: The Above & Beyond Awards and The Story Behind the Story.

• Manager, Public Affairs

  • 1997 - 1998

  Directed $3.0 million charitable contributions program, $942K Summer Camp fundraising/grantmaking program, public tours and speakers bureau.



Walt Disney Animation Studios

• United States
• Animation and Post-production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Events & Guest Communications Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Generated $24K annual savings by re-engineering production of a hotel guest communications program from an outside vendor to in-house operation. Generated $24K annual savings by re-engineering production of a hotel guest communications program from an outside vendor to in-house operation.



Disneyland Resort

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Various Hotel Marketing Management Positions

  • 1989 - 1996

  Directed all marketing initiatives for Disneyland Resort Hotels' consumer/transient market, which contributed to annual occupancy in high 80-percentile. Strategized a "one-product line" concept that resulted in 35,500 packages within one year, accounting for 10% of all business. Directed marketing (product development, advertising, promotions, and special events) for hotel restaurants. In 1994, introduced themes at one specialty restaurant; grew the business from a weekend/seasonal operation to a daily attraction with $6 million in annual sales in 1997. CAREER Show less